"Corruption and Far-Right Rise Loom Over Portugal's 2024 Election"
Portugal's early general election is overshadowed by corruption scandals, potentially favoring the rise of a populist party as the center-left Socialist Party and center-right Social Democratic Party vie for power amidst public disenchantment with the political class. The scandals have implicated high-ranking officials, including the Prime Minister, and have fueled uncertainty over potential parliamentary alliances. The populist party, Chega!, has gained momentum with its anti-corruption platform and could play a significant role in the election outcome, while hot-button issues like climate change and migration have been largely absent from the campaign.